The newly elected Fife Council met in full on 9 May and a voted to elect a new leader of Fife Council. Cllr David Ross (Labour) was elected by 41 votes to 33.
Who is in charge of Fife Council?
Chief Executive – Steve Grimmond. The Chief Executive, Steve Grimmond, is the most senior paid position in the Council, leading a staff of 22,000. He has ultimate responsibility for the Council delivering over 500 key services to the people of Fife and managing our annual revenue and capital budget of over £1 billion.
Is Fife Council local government?
Fife Council is the local authority for the Fife area of Scotland and is the third largest Scottish council, with 75 elected council members.
Who won council elections in Fife?
2017 Fife Council election
| Seats won | 29 | 24 |
| Seat change | 3 | 11 |
| Popular vote | 42,674 | 30,078 |
| Percentage | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Leader | Elizabeth Riches | Andrew Rodger |
How much do Fife councillors earn?
Councillors’ Salaries & Expenses
Most councillors receive a basic salary of £19,571 each year (figures from 1st April 2022).
Who is Lord Provost of Fife?
Councillor Jim Leishman MBE
The current Provost is Councillor Jim Leishman MBE.
Who is head of education in Fife?
Carrie Lindsay (@carrielnds) / Twitter. Executive Director of Education and Children’s Services, Fife Council.
How do I complain about Fife Council?
Make a complaint online. Phone our general enquiries line: 03451 55 00 00 (8am-6pm Monday to Friday) BT text direct for the deaf: 18001 01592 55 11 91. Visit us at any council office and speak to a member of staff.
Who runs each Scottish council?
Each council is made up of councillors who are directly elected by the residents of the area they represent. The council areas is divided into a number of wards, and three or four councillors are elected for each ward. There are 1,227 elected councillors, who are normally elected every four years.
Is Fife Council a living wage employer?
Fife Council has been an accredited Living Wage employer since 2016.
Can you buy a Fife Council house?
We make purchases through the open market, or in response to enquiries from owners looking to sell their property. These properties will normally be ex-council, but we’ll also consider other properties in exceptional circumstances. Please note, we are not currently considering requests to purchase properties privately.
How much does Fife Council contribute to pension?
Note
| Contribution rate | Actual Pay Min | Actual Pay Max |
|---|---|---|
| 10.10% | 124,347 | 131,067 |
| 10.20% | 131,068 | 138,557 |
| 10.30% | 138,558 | 146,954 |
| 10.40% | 146,955 | 156,435 |
What party is Fife Council?
Breakdown by political groups
| Party | Elected members |
|---|---|
| Scottish Labour Party | 20 |
| Scottish Liberal Democrats | 13 |
| Scottish Conservative & Unionist | 8 |
| Total | 75 |
What is the life expectancy in Fife?
In Fife, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (81.4 years) than for males (77.2 years) in 2018-20. In Fife, life expectancy at birth is higher than at Scotland level for both females and males. Over the period between 2001-03 and 2018-20, female life expectancy at birth in Fife has risen by 2.6%.
What percentage of Scots voted Tory?
The Conservatives won their highest vote share in any election in Scotland since 1979, at 29%, and their highest number of MPs since 1983, winning thirteen.
Do local councillors get a pension?
The LGPS for councillors is a defined benefit career average scheme and is guaranteed by law. The calculation of your final pension is based on the time you have been a member of the scheme and your average pay during your period of membership as a councillor.
What is the salary of a Scottish councillor?
£19,571
The annual salary of an ordinary Edinburgh Councillor in 2022/ 23 is £19,571. The Council Leader’s annual salary is £58,719. All other Councillors’ salaries are calculated as a proportion of this. The Depute Leader and Lord Provost each receive a salary of £44,039.
What is the allowance for a councillor?
The approved basic allowance for 2022/2023 is £11,779 and will increase retrospectively on 1 April 2022 by the Local Government Pay Settlement (LGPS) award applicable for 2022/2023, and be the allowance until the 31 March 2023.
What does the Lord Provost do?
The main function of the Lord Provost is to Chair Council meetings and to represent the council on Civic and Ceremonial occasions, receiving Heads of State and their ambassadors on visits to Glasgow.
Who is the Lord of Fife?
David Charles Carnegie, 4th Duke of Fife (born 3 March 1961) is a British peer. He is the only surviving son of the late James Carnegie, 3rd Duke of Fife, and his former wife Caroline Dewar.
What does Provost mean in Scotland?
Provost is a traditional title given to the person who presided over the old Burgh Councils in Scotland. The Provost of South Lanarkshire chairs meetings of the full Council of 64 elected councillors who represent the 20 multi-member wards in South Lanarkshire.